Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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